“Having a hysterectomy is not the end of the world, it is only the beginning of a new world and the start of many adventures, fun and endless new possibilities. It’s about sharing my story and helping other women cope with this life-changing experience that does affect a woman emotionally, mentally, physically, psychologically and spiritually and on many levels it’s a journey of self discovery and renewed hope.”

“Looking ahead to the next steps and keeping positive was a constant driver. Keep moving forward.”

“Awareness around gynaecological cancers, particularly in young women, is so low."

“If I hadn’t attended cervical screening last year, I might still be unaware I have cancer”

The following story of a woman’s experiences of vulva cancer has been shared with us anonymously.

As the country starts to come out of the pandemic, I too feel like I am starting to emerge back into the world.

My story starts back in 2003. I’m living the student life at Cardiff University, and am right in the middle of second year exams.

In the months leading up to my 22nd birthday in December 2019, my life consisted of piling onto packed, sweltering trains for work, leg-burning cardio sessions and enjoying the hustle and bustle of London’s vibrant city life…

In June 2015, aged just 32, Natalie Hickton was given the devastating news that she had cervical cancer.

In March 2019 my life changed forever. I had noticed some changes to my periods. They had become a lot heavier and painful. I had also started getting lower back pain and feeling tired all the time.

When I got my diagnosis my first thought was, at last I can get some help now. The Royal Marsden is so special. I felt listened to and the team took me seriously. I knew I was in safe hands and that they were going to help me.

I am twenty, and I was diagnosed with Germ Cell Ovarian cancer in 2019. This cancer typically impacts young people between the ages of 17-30.

Heather is on the ATARI trial, led by Dr Susana Banerjee at The Royal Marsden and The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR). The trial is part-funded by The Lady Garden Foundation.

Worrier To Warrior — One Woman’s Climb Up The Mountain Of Survival

Lady Garden Foundation friend and warrior Laura Moses, has created a video on the subject of ‘Scanxiety’ to share with you all.

My name is Clare. In 2015 when I was 41 years of age when I received a phone call saying I needed to see the GP urgently, following the results of my recent smear.

For Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, I have asked my aunt a few questions about her experience with cervical cancer.

Kat Vitou, a mother-of-two became unwell while on holiday with suspected appendicitis, but a CT scan revealed that she had ovarian cancer. This is her story.

Hey, so I am Lois and I am a 21-year-old Midwifery student from Kent.

Preeti Dudakia, now 52, was only 47 when she was diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer.